Weekend Best Bets: East Edition

BLACK HISTORY

The symphony orchestra and master chorale at Grossmont College celebrates Black History Month with a performance of “African-Americana” at 3 p.m. Sunday at the East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. Guest artists include tenor Ken Anderson, bass Michael Morgan and choirs from Helix, Mount Miguel and Morse high schools performing with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir of San Diego. Songs on the program include “The Chariot Jubilee,” “Joshua Fit de Battle o' Jericho,” “Seek the Lord,” “Mighty Long Way” and “Total Praise.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $11 for students and free for kids 12 and younger with a paid adult admission. Information: (619) 644-7254 or grossmontsymphony.org.

GYMNASTICS

The Cameron Family YMCA in Santee will host its annual Free Gymnastics Day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, 10123 Riverwalk Drive. Information: (619) 449-9622 or eastcounty.ymca.org.

BEST OF THE REST

Cycling enthusiasts can watch Lance Armstrong and other athletes compete in the Amgen Tour of California this weekend. The 96.8-mile San Diego North route finishes Sunday on Grand Avenue and Broadway in Escondido, where a Lifestyle Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. will include live music, scooter and sack races, and a jump rope and hula hoop contest. Free (760) 839-4691 or amgentourofcalifornia.com.

The International Dance Festival comes to Balboa Park from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Professionals will demonstrate and teach various styles of dance from around the world including folk, ballroom and Cajun/zydeco. At the Balboa Park Club at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. Free. Information: (619) 286-1588.

Want to test your endurance skills? The third annual UCSD Tritonman Triathlon consists of a 750-meter swim, 20K bike ride, and a 5K run at Fiesta Island in east Mission Bay. It's primarily a collegiate event, but is open to anyone. 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday. $60 general public, $40 collegiate and Triathlon Club of San Diego members. Information: (805) 368-7561 or tritonman.com.

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer suffered by women. Help find a cure by participating in a 10K run/walk scheduled at Lake Murray from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. $35 includes T-shirt and goodie bag. Information: (619) 933-7789.